Event #40: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship Day 1 | 2021 World Series of Poker

10-20-2021 16:11 UTC-7

Ohel, "ODB" Among New Entrants; Benyamine Building

Mike Patrick

Level 2

Player	Chips	Progress
David Benyamine	71,000 11,000	11,000

Chris Wallace	69,000 9,000	9,000

Kevin Song	69,000 69,000	69,000

Shirley Rosario	65,500 5,500	5,500
Bryce Yockey	63,000 3,000	3,000

Randy Ohel	60,000 60,000	60,000

David "ODB" Baker	60,000 60,000	60,000

David "Bakes" Baker	60,000

Robert Campbell	59,000 -1,000	-1,000

Brandon Shack-Harris	58,000 -2,000	-2,000

Allen Kessler	55,500 55,500	55,500

James Woods	55,000 55,000	55,000
Hal Rotholz	53,500 -6,500	-6,500

10-20-2021 16:23 UTC-7

Shack-Harris Finds a Fold

Mike Patrick

Level 2

Razz

Brandon Shack-Harris faced a bet on sixth street from Thomas Taylor, whose board appeared significantly stronger than Shack-Harris', but despite it being an early level, the two-time bracelet winner gave his decision significant consideration.

Brandon Shack-Harris: /
Thomas Taylor: /

Ultimately, Shack-Harris flashed a and folded, awarding the pot to Taylor.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brandon Shack-Harris	59,000 1,000	1,000

Thomas Taylor	57,000 -3,000	-3,000

10-20-2021 16:30 UTC-7

More New Faces in the Field

Mike Patrick

Level 2

The tournament clock now shows 58 entrants as more players have joined the field midway through level two.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brett Richey	60,000 60,000	60,000
Yuval Bronshtein	60,000 60,000	60,000

Paul Dewald	60,000 60,000	60,000
Brock Parker	60,000 60,000	60,000
Nick Schulman	60,000 60,000	60,000

10-20-2021 16:47 UTC-7

Kupin Donates to Akkari

Josh Noy

Level 2

Stud

Aaron Kupin: /
David "Bakes" Baker: / - fold on seventh street
Andre Akkari: /

With three-way action on seventh street, Aaron Kupin bet into both opponents. Andre Akkari quickly raised, while David "Bakes" Baker folded behind. Kupin thought for a moment, then said "donation" as he tossed his call into the pot. Akkari turned over a flush and collected his chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Aaron Kupin	64,200 4,200	4,200

Andre Akkari	58,500 58,500	58,500

David "Bakes" Baker	54,500 -5,500	-5,500

Tags: Aaron Kupin Andre Akkari David "Bakes" Baker

10-20-2021 17:01 UTC-7

Players Reach First Break

Josh Noy

Level 2

The field of 61 has reached the first 15 minute break of the day.

10-20-2021 17:11 UTC-7

Chip Counts Around the Room

Mike Patrick

Level 2

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Trivett	77,000 17,000	17,000

James Woods	75,100 20,100	20,100
Ian O'Hara	74,000 74,000	74,000
Kenna James	70,500 10,500	10,500
John Esposito	70,300 3,300	3,300

Yuval Bronshtein	67,700 7,700	7,700

Tom Gity	66,100 66,100	66,100
Cory Zeidman	65,000 5,000	5,000

Jose Paz-Gutierrez	62,000 -5,500	-5,500
Robert Campbell	60,500 1,500	1,500

Jason Papastavrou	60,200 200	200
Scott Bohlman	60,000 60,000	60,000

Andre Akkari	60,000 1,500	1,500

Kevin Gerhart	59,000 -1,000	-1,000

Ryan Laplante	59,000 59,000	59,000

Paul Dewald	57,500 -2,500	-2,500
Nick Schulman	57,200 -2,800	-2,800

Allen Kessler	55,400 -100	-100

Emin Gabrelians	55,400 55,400	55,400
Peiwen Wang	55,000 -2,500	-2,500
Yueqi Zhu	53,300 -6,700	-6,700

David "ODB" Baker	43,000 -17,000	-17,000

Donny Rubinstein	42,500 42,500	42,500
Hal Rotholz	40,500 -13,000	-13,000

Jorge Leon	37,200 -22,800	-22,800

Level: 3

Limit Blinds: 400/8500
Stud Blinds: 200/800 Ante: 800
Limits: 5800/1,600

10-20-2021 17:18 UTC-7

Esposito Finds Another Set

Josh Noy

Level 3

Limit Hold'em

John Esposito was battling with Paul Dewald on a board showing , and Dewald called to see a river. Esposito bet the river, and turned over once Dewald called to take another early pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Esposito	72,500 2,200	2,200

Paul Dewald	57,500

Tags: John Esposito Paul DeWald

10-20-2021 17:28 UTC-7

More Fresh Faces After First Break

Mike Patrick

Level 3

Several new players have joined the field, including Event #2: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. champion Jesse Klein.

Player	Chips	Progress
Matt Grapenthien	60,000 60,000	60,000

Jesse Klein	60,000 60,000	60,000

Wendy Freedman	60,000 60,000	60,000
Barbara Enright	60,000 60,000	60,000

John Monnette	60,000 60,000	60,000

Nate Silver	60,000 60,000	60,000
Norman Chad	60,000 60,000	60,000
David Williams	60,000 60,000	60,000